Ottawa

Where is Ottawa

On the border of Quebec and Ontario AKA Canada east and Canada West

Which city is the most educated city in Canada?

Ottawa

How many museums are in Ottawa?

Over 14.

What makes Ottawa one of the youngest cities in Canada?

Over half the population is under the age of 35.

Who chose Ottawa to be the capital of Canada?

Queen Victoria

What is the name of the longest skating rink in the world?

Rideau Canal

When was ottawa's name changed?

September 26th 1826

What does Odawa mean?

Trade

Ottawa is the only settlement of significant size located right on the border of Quebec and Ontario making it a compromise between what?

They're French and English populations.

When did Ottawa become the capital of Canada?

1857

Ottawa is the _______\ largest city in Canada?

4th

Nearly what percent of the population is under the age of 35?

50%.

How long is the Rideau Canal?

7.8 kilometers long

What was the original name of Ottawa?

Bytown

What concealed Ottawa?

Dense forests.

The War of 1812 showed what about major Canadian cities?

That they were vulnerable to American attack since they were all located close to the Border.

What are the three characteristics of a capital city?

USE - Unique (status), Symbolic (link to territory) and Essential (to territory).

How far away is Ottawa from the border?

70 km

What is the population of Ottawa?

883 391

Ottawa is the _______\ coldest capital of the world?

Seventh coldest.